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car just died on me 2.0 GTs
HandyAndy:
I set off this morning and got probably 3 miles up the road when it hesitated then went then hesitated and went a few more times and then just died??
No signs of bits missing, electrics work but its knocking when I try and turn it over? Any thoughts on the symptoms please. I'm going to call breakdown and see what they think.
Its 08 plate and 148,000 on clock, timing belt changed at 80,000 by main dealer.
RetroRaz:
--- Quote from: HandyAndy on March 10, 2015, 07:27:16 am ---I set off this morning and got probably 3 miles up the road when it hesitated then went then hesitated and went a few more times and then just died??
No signs of bits missing, electrics work but its knocking when I try and turn it over? Any thoughts on the symptoms please. I'm going to call breakdown and see what they think.
Its 08 plate and 148,000 on clock, timing belt changed at 80,000 by main dealer.
--- End quote ---
knocking/ticking when turning over is normally battery. Maybe your alternator isnt working and isnt charging the battery? Try a jump start
Dan_FR:
Battery light would normally be on the dash while driving long before the bettery goes flat.
How fast is the engine turning over while trying to start it? Does it sound like its turning over quicker/easier than normal?
HandyAndy:
Cheers for replies, it's turning over fine with no battery light coming on.
I've been recovered to the local indi vw specialist, the recovery guy said to try starting it up, while he listened in over the back seat, he can't hear the fuel pump prime when the key is turned. He says its deffo the fuel pump that's gone, which is quite a common fault aparrently?
I'll post back when I have more news, looking like a day off for me today :-)
doylebros:
The fuel tank pump is the most likely item but it's failure can be due to the tandem pump oil seal failure!
Ask the repairer if the combined pump and tank filter was contaminated with oil, if so, get them to check the engine bay fuel filter and see if it's black with oil contamination!
If it is black and you don't fix the tandem pump seal your new tank pump won't last long!
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